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Hi, my son is 3yr 10 months old. he have the habit of thumb sucking, he is a fussy eater also looks thin only .. Is that thumb sucking habit have any connection with his eating ?

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Hi, my son is 3yr 10 months old. he have the habit of thumb sucking, he is a fussy eater also looks thin only .. Is that thumb sucking habit have any connection with his eating ?

Accepted Answer

babies have natural rooting and sucking reflexes, which can cause them to put their thumbs or fingers into their mouths . 
because thumb sucking makes babies feel secure, some babies might eventually develop a habit of thumb sucking when they're in need of soothing or going to sleep.
sometimes due to stress also this can occur.
it is many times increased during the teething process also.
you can wait till max till permanent tooth eruption starts
most experts agree that a thumb-sucker younger than 5 shouldn't be pressured to stop

stop by
1 positive reinforcement : praise when child does not do it. also offer bed time stories and outside entertainment when child does s not do it.

2 identify trigger as what led to it. stress ??

3 gentle reminder. do not scold and severely criticize

last option- dentist treatment after 5years

Answer

Hi parent
please don't get panic about this matter
please encourage your child to avoid this type of behavior with his favorite stickers
please avoid all packed food
please include natural probiotics in your child daily diet
please maintain hygiene properly with Babyhug massage multipurpose cleaner